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A teacher and tutor with more than thirty years' experience working in both mainstream and independent schools. I have an Honours degree in English Literature and Linguistics from UEA and have written a dissertation about encouraging children to write. I am a mother of three and interested in all things green. I am in the process of setting up my TES shop and hope to launch my "Spagbag" resources which are suitable for both Primary and Secondary aged pupils.

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A teacher and tutor with more than thirty years' experience working in both mainstream and independent schools. I have an Honours degree in English Literature and Linguistics from UEA and have written a dissertation about encouraging children to write. I am a mother of three and interested in all things green. I am in the process of setting up my TES shop and hope to launch my "Spagbag" resources which are suitable for both Primary and Secondary aged pupils.
Letters and the Gunpowder Plot
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Letters and the Gunpowder Plot

3 Resources
I have bundled together three resources which will be useful for the study of letter writing and in particular how a letter saved the day when we look at the intrigues surrounding the Gunpowder Plot. This resource has more relevance today because of the new drama series entitled Gunpowder which stars Kit Harington of Game of Thrones fame who plays Robert Catesby, the brains behind the plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Here Harington reveals he is a direct ancestor of Catesby.
a bundle of mindfulness  tools to use with anger issues
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a bundle of mindfulness tools to use with anger issues

3 Resources
I have bundled together three resources which I think will be useful when dealing with anger issues . This resource will be appropriate to use at any time of year but particularly in anti-bullying week or during stressful exam periods. Stories are told which will promote wider discussion and will help to address the issue of how we are all different and yet all equal. We should learn to celebrate what makes us all different and show empathy and understanding when faced with others’ emotional outbursts. We all make mistakes but a mistake is a learning opportunity. Techniques are suggested which channel energy into creative pursuits and help to turn any negativity into a more positive outcome. Suitable for ages 10+
Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation
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Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

5 Resources
I have bundled together five resources which cover different aspects of grammar and punctuation which should prove useful when it comes to revision. All answers are provided for ease of marking. Suitable for ages 10+
Writing for effect
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Writing for effect

4 Resources
This bundle contains four resources aimed at improving writing skills. Students will learn how to appreciate the tools writers use to create an effect, how to vary the length and type of sentence so that it suits its purpose and how to write an argumentative piece of their own based on animal testing. Suitable for 12+
Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style
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Spelling and punctuating with the prisoner Potter style

3 Resources
This bundle of Harry Potter themed resources will give a new twist to grammar lessons as the exercises are based on the Prisoner of Azkaban story. A more general quiz is included for good measure. Students can test their knowledge and will hopefully be inspired to widen their reading as they dip into passages written by J.K.Rowling. Suitable for ages 10+
Victorian Literature: historical context
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Victorian Literature: historical context

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I have bundled together three resources which I think will be useful when studying Victorian literature. Two are over views of the period as a whole and give a broad brush stroke of the times. Thomas Hood's Poem brings the focus down to a walk through the smog on a cold November day. This bundle will provide useful background information and a sense of context when studying the Victorian novel or poetic works of that time-frame. Suitable for ages 10+
Adjectives and nouns bundle
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Adjectives and nouns bundle

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which concentrate on the use of adjectives and nouns, including abstract, concrete and proper. A comprehensive collection ideal for revision purposes. Suitable for ages 10+
Sentence forms and spelling games revision bundle
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Sentence forms and spelling games revision bundle

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which focus on identifying sentence forms and structure and also strategies for improving students' knowledge of spelling , grammar and punctuation more widely. You will find presentations,quizzes and comprehensions that will be useful for revision purposes.
Halloween Spagbag Special with Potter
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Halloween Spagbag Special with Potter

4 Resources
I have bundled together four resources which will prove useful on the approach to Halloween. Powers of comprehension will be tested, punctuation will be practised and letters will be written. Potter fans will be encouraged to widen their reading as they explore the history of broomstick games through the ages... Suitable for ages 10+
Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle
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Spagbag Persuasive Writing Bundle

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Three Power Point presentations bundled together on how to write a persuasive speech, Martin Luther King's " I have a dream" speech and biography and how to write for different audiences. This bundle of resources will prove a useful revision tool and will suit pupils aged 11 to 16
Victorian Novel Historical Context
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Victorian Novel Historical Context

3 Resources
I have bundled four resources together which will provide valuable material when it comes to answering context questions when studying Victorian novelists such as Dickens. The resources include key themes of the Victorian novel, how Christmas was made so popular by Dickens' work and how Christmas has become so commercialised today and has lost its true meaning. Included also is a poetry analysis of No! which depicts an enveloping smog, so evocative of Victorian London.
Bundle of sea and ocean themed resources
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Bundle of sea and ocean themed resources

4 Resources
I have bundled together six resources which will be ideal for studies on oceans and seas. It would be ideal for use throughout the summer term. There are stories and quizzes, guessing games and activities aplenty here.There are opportunities for further research and investigation into environmental and conservation issues. Suitable for use with Primary aged pupils 7-11 years.
Learn to spell with Potter bundle
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Learn to spell with Potter bundle

10 Resources
This collection of Harry Potter inspired Power Point resources includes ten presentations which will support the learning of different aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar whilst also encouraging further reading and investigation of J K Rowling’s Harry Potter books. Answers to quizzes will magically appear thanks to the animations within these resources. There is something here for a wide range of ages and abilities from 10 years +
Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter
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Formal and informal letter writing bundle featuring Harry Potter

7 Resources
I have bundled together seven resources which will be useful when revising skills needed for letter writing. The majority of these resources include extracts from the Harry Potter books and so will appeal to students familiar with the characters from the books or films. These resources will enable students to hone their letter writing skills but will also encourage further reading at the same time. Suitable for Potter fans of all ages.
Endangered animals and conservation issues
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Endangered animals and conservation issues

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I have bundled together ten resources which focus on endangered animals and conservation issues . Polar bears, sea turtles and albatrosses all face particular problems in our seas and oceans. These resources take a look at these creatures and how they are adapted to their natural environment and what steps we must take in order for them to survive in greater numbers. The problem of plastic waste is a recurring theme in several of these resources. This bundle includes quizzes, comprehensions , poetry and puzzles which will engage pupils and inspire them to do their own independent research. Suitable for ages 7 and upwards.
Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers
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Bundle of grammar quizzes with answers

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will prove useful for revision purposes. Each quiz is complete with answers providing ease of marking. The sections to each quiz can be easily tweaked in order to meet specific problems within the group. When used on a regular basis, students will come to love the character of Joe who struggles with spelling and who is in desperate need of advice as exams and assessments appear on the horizon.Each quiz contains exercises to do with different aspects of spelling, punctuation and grammar. When used regularly and on a rotational basis, standards will improve. Suitable for ages 10+
Adjectives and adverbs descriptive writing bundle
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Adjectives and adverbs descriptive writing bundle

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which will assist with the revision of adjectives and adverbs and descriptive writing. Each individual resource comes complete with answers and quiz content can be easily tweaked to address specific needs within the group. These resources could easily be dropped into revision sessions on the approach to assessment weeks. Longer writing tasks are suggested as extensions to each presentation. Suitable for ages 10+
Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources
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Bundle of Harry Potter themed resources

19 Resources
This bundle of Power Point resources contains nineteen Harry Potter themed reading and writing activities. The individual resources focus on different skills such as letter writing, descriptive and persuasive writing. Many of these resources focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar but all with that added sprinkle of Potter magic to inspire any reluctant readers you might have within the group. These resources are suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities from 10+ years
bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive
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bundle of writing skills : informative, descriptive, persuasive

5 Resources
I have bundled together five resources which explore the techniques of writing to inform, persuade, describe and entertain. These resources explore different formats and structural devices and give ideas for students to write and develop their own style to suit various real life scenarios and a range of different audiences. Suitable for ages 10+
bundle of water based investigations
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bundle of water based investigations

10 Resources
I have bundled together ten resources which investigate some of the wondrous creatures that inhabit the seas and oceans and use bioluminescence to their advantage. I include two quizzes about the properties of water which include inspiring quotes and poetry which will prompt further investigation into and discussion about the natural world. Other resources take inspiration from David Attenborough and focus on the problem of plastic waste within our seas and oceans. Suitable for ages 10+